Branded (TV Series)

Coward Step Aside (1965)

Johnny Crawford: Deputy Sheriff Clay Holden

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• Deputy Sheriff Clay Holden : You know what you said about how a brave man makes a choice and a coward steps aside?

  Jason McCord : I remember.

  Deputy Sheriff Clay Holden : Well, I still don't understand why you let men talk about you the way they do, but I do know that you made a choice. You're not the kind of a man that steps aside.

  Jason McCord : Well... Good-bye. And good luck, Mr. Holden.

• Jason McCord : You'll have to stand up to them, boy. I'll back you.

  Deputy Sheriff Clay Holden : You'll back me? Listen mister, I love this town and I love these people. If I thought I had a chance, I'd fight them; but what am I gonna fight them with? Women? Old folks? Kids? You say you'll back me. I know your reputation too, Mr. McCord. How do I know your promise is worth anymore than his?

  Jason McCord : Look son, there are some lines from a poem. They go like this: For everyone there's a time to decide. That's when the brave man chooses, and the coward steps aside.